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Ancient Maya Dentists Used Antibiotic Cement to Set Jade Teeth and It Still Holds After 1,000 Years
A tiny piece of green stone is sitting exactly where an ancient Maya dentist put it more than a thousand years ago. The strange part is not only the jade. It is what held it there. Researchers studying Maya dental work have found complex plant-based sealants packed with organic compounds, including substances known for antibacterial…